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AU03 YDV

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

12,279 mi
Last recorded12,279 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 YDV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 12,279 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 12,276 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 9,313 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 9,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 5,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 5,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 3,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 1,844 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 1,844 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 26,765 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,765 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 6 Jul 2009 23,493 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear reg plate discolouring

Pass 6 Jul 2009 23,493 miles

rear reg plate discolouring

Pass 27 Jun 2008 21,466 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 18,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 15,393 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AU03 YDV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 YDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU03 YDV registered?

AU03 YDV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AU03 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 YDV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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